on May 04, 2016, Updated Nov 10, 2021 38 Comments Lemon Bars are so light and refreshing and a perfect sweet treat anytime! Made from only a handful ingredients, these are incredibly easy as well as delicious. Luscious lemon filling is layered over a homemade shortbread crust for a dessert bar everyone loves – especially lemon lovers! Lemon Bars Recipe These are also one of my sister’s favorite treats and it’s easy to see why....
on Feb 04, 2014, Updated Nov 10, 2021 12 Comments These pancakes are right there at the top of my favorites list alongside my lemon blueberry pancakes recipe I’ve shared previously. There’s just something about the subtle burst of citrus in both of these recipes mingled with the sweetness of the pancake and warm maple syrup that I just love. Heaven! This recipe begins by using my go-to buttermilk pancakes recipe....
on Mar 19, 2024 No Comments Make Ahead Easter Dinner Recipes Make Ahead Easter Side Dishes While the ham may get lots of attention, the side dishes are really the favorites! And the desserts (of course!). Additional Main Dish Recipes: Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe Smoked Turkey Roast Chicken Recipe Make Ahead Easter Dessert Recipes Make Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes Drinks Happy Easter! More Potato Recipes: Potato Salad Scalloped Potatoes Hashbrown Casserole...
Any eggplant (also called aubergine) lovers out there? Hands up!! I have always liked eggplant recipes and learned more ways to cook it when I took a cooking class while in Athens. (Check out How to See Athens in 48 Hours). We made Melitzanosalata, a Greek eggplant dip recipe. I absolutely love the nuanced flavors in this Melitzanosalata. The smoky, earthy undertones of the roasted eggplant are perfectly elevated by the sharp zing of garlic and fresh lemon juice....
on Aug 15, 2014, Updated Sep 03, 2023 10 Comments I love these super quick, easy, pita pizzas. Talk about the perfect quick pizza recipe that the whole family loves! With supervision, especially around the hot oven, this makes a great recipe that children can enjoy making themselves. How to Make Pita Pizzas These easy and quick personal pizzas are so fun for kids (and adults) to make! Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information....
on Sep 28, 2015, Updated Sep 07, 2023 6 Comments Now that school is in full swing, afternoon and evening activities are all scheduled throughout the week, I’m definitely thinking of how I can make a quick and easy meal that my whole family will love. I know your weeks are equally as busy, if not even busier! I decided to combine a few of my family’s favorites into this panini – pork, bacon, apples, and cheese!...
on Sep 08, 2015, Updated Sep 17, 2021 17 Comments Lately, I’ve been trying to make sure that I keep the freezer stocked with homemade dishes that I can quickly reheat in the mornings for breakfast on the go or that Sam (and I) can grab and reheat in the afternoons for a snack. I don’t know what it is about teenage boys, but they seem to always be hungry no matter how often you feed them!...
on Mar 24, 2016, Updated Oct 25, 2021 18 Comments Grandmother Verdie would always prepare it a the day before our family Christmas and Easter so that it was perfectly chilled for serving. Filled with so much delicious, seasonal citrus fruit, Ambrosia has to be one of my favorite little recipes that can be considered a side and also works just perfectly as a dessert. There’s just something about making it now for the holidays that keeps her right there with me with every stir that I make....
on Jan 09, 2011, Updated Sep 05, 2023 49 Comments It was always a special day when Grandmother Verdie made her southern fried pies. She’d have them filled with apples or peaches and sometimes pears cooked to the perfect balance of sweet and tartness. She knew they were one of my very favorite things she made and would call our house to let us know she was about to make fresh pies and to see if my sister and I wanted to come help her....
on Sep 26, 2018, Updated Dec 21, 2022 5 Comments Oh my stars, does my family love spinach artichoke anything and everything! From our favorite spinach artichoke dip to spinach artichoke chicken, it all gets a thumbs up at my house! But friends, this spinach artichoke pull apart bread has to be one of my favorite ways to serve it lately! It is so much fun! Spinach Artichoke Pull Apart Bread Recipe How to Make Spinach Artichoke Pull Apart Bread Recipe To make my spinach artichoke pull apart bread recipe, I start by slicing a round of French bread into pieces that will be easy to pull apart....
on Nov 20, 2017, Updated Sep 07, 2023 472 Comments Squash Casserole is one of those recipes that you’ll find for nearly every holiday, reunion, or special occasion when my family gets together. I make it a lot in the summer when squash is fresh from my vegetable garden too. To say that this recipe is a staple family favorite would be a definite understatement, actually. I’m sure if you’ve been to a Southern family reunion anytime in your lifetime, you’ve most likely noticed the squash casserole dishes that always appear....
on Aug 26, 2013, Updated Oct 06, 2021 37 Comments Hummus is so simple to make, even up to a few days before serving, and is always a crowd-pleaser. Making it perfect for every thing from packing in lunch boxes, after school snacks, picnics, tailgating, to showers. Healthy, delicious, and full of flavor. You can serve it with pita bread, pita chips, or an array of cut up vegetables. Heavens, you can also use it as a sandwich spread if you like....
on Jul 15, 2013, Updated Nov 21, 2023 24 Comments So quick, easy, full of flavor, and not to mention absolutely out of this world delicious! I can’t get enough of it. Want to know what makes it so easy? Oil packed sundried tomatoes. Yep. They turn this into a three ingredient recipe that will knock your sock off. It’s perfect on so many salads. I especially love it on my Mediterranean Salad....
on Mar 12, 2014, Updated Nov 04, 2021 14 Comments One of my family’s favorite restaurants to visit in our town is a small, Greek restaurant located near the end of strip shopping area. To be honest, in the little strip is a laundry and an international foods shop, but tucked over on the end is this restaurant that by driving past it you wouldn’t know it was there. But once you discover it, oh my goodness, you can’t imagine that you’ve missed it previously....
Variations Protein Boost: Boost the protein in your recipe by mixing in cooked quinoa with the rice and adding golden sautéed diced tofu. Garnish Options: Enhance your dish with simple garnishes like toasted sesame seeds for crunch, thinly sliced radishes for a color pop, thyme for an earthy flavor, and fresh dill for a tangy touch. A drizzle of lime or orange zest before serving adds a citrusy zest. You can also add farofa made from cassava flour to give your vegan bowls a delightful crunch and nutty flavor....
Breakfast casseroles are the best! I love recipes that don’t require getting up early, especially for guests. How to Make Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole Step #1: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat. That’s the beauty of a strata, which inspired this dish....
As someone who only just discovered the deliciousness of eggs, I’ve found myself drooling over a LOT of runny egg photos lately. Eggs are really the perfect topping for a vegetarian meal – they add SO much flavor and richness to a dish! These recipes aren’t just for breakfast, either. No matter the time of day, it’s always the right time to break into a drippy egg yolk. Three of the recipes below are from yours truly (the Sweet Potato Power Bowl, the Huevos Rancheros Colorado, and the Vegetarian Bibimbap Bowls), but there are lots of recipes from other blogs I love, too....
on Nov 03, 2021, Updated Dec 11, 2022 No Comments Looking for more delicious salad dressing recipes? I think you love our balsamic vinaigrette, homemade buttermilk ranch dressing, and my brother-in-law’s favorite honey mustard dressing. This quick and easy bacon vinaigrette recipe has all of the rich tangy flavors you expect with a vinaigrette combined with the smokiness I love from bacon! It is delicious served with a salad, over fresh or roasted vegetables, or over protein such as chicken, salmon, or steak....
on Sep 10, 2019, Updated Feb 21, 2023 1 Comment For years, I’ve shared main dish salads like my chef salad, steak salad, and even my buffalo chicken salad. And those are definitely all keepers. But one thing that I haven’t shared until now is our very favorite house salad recipe. This is THE salad that I make when I am not serving a salad as the main dish. Some may call it a side salad, some call it a house salad....
on Oct 06, 2017, Updated Jun 01, 2023 29 Comments This is without a doubt my absolute favorite time of the year. I spend as much time outside as I possibly can since we’re past the hot and humid stage and right smack dab in the middle of mild temperatures and gorgeous days. It is the perfect time of year! It is also the perfect time of the year for making chilis, soups, stews and comforting dishes and this hearty Butternut Squash Chili recipe definitely doesn’t disappoint....
